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Vinony

xylitol

noun

  1. a sugar alcohol (polyol) derived from xylose by reduction of the carbonyl group
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈzaɪlɪtɑl/ / /-toʊl/ / /ˈzaɪlɪtɒl/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Ancient Greek ξύλον (xúlon) English -itol English xylitol From Ancient Greek ξύλον (xúlon, “wood”) + English -itol (“anhydric alcohol”).

  1. A pentahydric alcohol, C₅H₁₂O₅, penta-hydroxy pentane; derived from xylose; used as a sweetener.

    “A note of caution to readers with pets: Xylitol is toxic to dogs and can have potentially life-threatening effects. As owners of two doggos ourselves, we encourage anyone with a dog to use extreme caution when bringing xylitol into your home.”